Archive for the ‘Words’ Category

That’s What She Said

Professor: Now, let’s try smallening the interval.

Hartford, Connecticut

Overheard by: Claire

With My Tongue

Asian woman: You know, I’m not normally a lesbian. I was just scoping out the competition last night!

Christchurch
New Zealand

Tyra Banks, During Every Taping Of America’s Next Top Model, Encapsulated.

Black professor: Actually, it wasn’t neither… Excuse me, I had an Ebonics moment. Please forgive me.

Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi

Though I’m Still Working on Context

Girl walking with two guys: I’m going to teabag you! …I’m so glad I know what that means now!

WSU
Pullman, Washington

Overheard by: Rachel

Christopher Walken Has a Fever Again

Man walking into coffee shop: I need some pantyhose, stat!

Muddy Waters Coffee Shop
Burlington, Vermont

Jesus Was to Vex Mary His Entire Life

Mother, exiting trolley, to her son: Okay, come on, there’s people behind us.
Son: I want to say goodbye!
Mother: Oh, god.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Your Editors Are Standing by

Literature professor: You know, eventually we’re going to have to talk about the clitoris.
(class stares at him in silence) Maybe not today, but one of these days. I’m just saying.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Overheard by: trying not to laugh

For Good Teachers, Even Stupid Arguments Beat Silence

Tutor to quiet class: Are you normally this talkative? (silence) Rightie‑o, then. You know, when I went to university I practically didn’t say a word for four years. It was good.

University of Western Sydney
Australia